I bulked up wrongly
I went to the gym early this morning, but this time I had an appointment for my body measurements and BF%.
On September 30, 2007: Weight: 162.4 lbs. BF%: 6.6. Lean Mass: 152 lbs.
Today, February 2, 2008: Weight: 212.5 lbs. BF%: 16.7. Lean Mass: 177 lbs.
I did the bulking wrongly. If I hadn’t taken way too many calories a day, I wouldn’t be this fat today. I could’ve been gaining lean mass on a steady manner with 500-1,000 extra calories and perhaps today I would’ve been at 10-11 BF%. It seems I was taking 2,000-2,500 extra calories (Aprox. total = 4,000 cal/day). I am a little bit pissed with myself because this outcome is due to lack of patience. I should’ve taken a closer look to my calorie intake, but I did not. Oh well…
Now it is time to do things right. I am going to lean out slowly and smoothly. My workout’s intensity will not be decreased, yet I need to adjust my calorie intake AND I will start cardio x3/week, as I had it planned.
The trainer, who took my measurements, told me that I am every coach’s dream because I can gain weight and lose weight in a short period. Well, it seems correct, in 4 months I went from 162.4 to 212.5 = +50 lbs!
Certainly, arms, chest, calves, forearms, thighs, WAIST went up. My waist on 9/30/07 was 29, now it is 36! (&*^%$#$!!)
Okay. Let’s keep on training, learning, and have these muscles growing while we eliminate the fat from this tale.
R.
February 2, 2008 at 3:12 pm
That’s an impressive amount of weight you put on. Lucky! I did 31 lbs lol!!
Yes keep the workouts heavy and intense.
Slowly decrease your carbs and increase your cardio.
Looking for more pictures here
.Carla
February 2, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Thank you Carla! I will post pics tomorrow. I feel like a little tank…hahahaha.
February 2, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Wow you really can change fast, if ya added to much fat don’t get to discouraged, it’s all a learning exerience